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The Bluff-North Side surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Saturday 11 Apr 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
The Bluff-North Side surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Bluff-North Side sea temperature is
20.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Bluff-North Side this week:
The most powerful waves expected at The Bluff-North Side in the next 16 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 15th Apr) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Bluff-North Side over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun morning, light winds from the W by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Tue night, light winds from the W by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Sat 18 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 13 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 1234 | 1871 | 1190 | 253 | 336 | 449 | 1534 | 3211 | 3500 | 3802 | 4776 | 4546 | 2777 | 1638 | 1107 | 742 | 566 | 446 | 1131 | 2148 | 2586 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:11AM 1.83 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:43PM 0.72 | 10:34AM 0.75 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Sat 18 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | |
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Rain (mm) | 14 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | 2 | 2 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | - | 1 | |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | |
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Information about the The Bluff-North Side Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Bluff-North Side provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Bluff-North Side can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Bluff-North Side surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (The Bluff-North Side) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for The Bluff-North Side may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in Northland? If you are looking for accommodation near The Bluff-North Side, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Houhora which is 22 km (14 miles) away.
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